Marriage is an exciting and joyous occasion, but it’s also an important legal contract between two people. As much as we’d like to think that love conquers all, the reality is that many marriages end in divorce. A prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to...
Parental alienation is a phenomenon that can occur during custody battles and can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case. In North Carolina, as in many other states, courts recognize the potential harm that parental alienation can cause to children and...
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process, but it can be especially complicated when domestic violence is present. Victims of domestic violence face unique challenges in ending their marriage, including ensuring their safety, protecting their rights, and seeking...
Filing for divorce in North Carolina can be complicated. There are many hurdles that you must overcome in order to make the process as smooth as possible. This is especially true if there are children involved. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the...
The rules for adopting a child from another state are different than adopting a child within the same state. The Intestate Compact on Placement of Children (ICPC) is a law that has been enacted in all 50 states and is a set of rules that must be complied with before...
Child Support in North Carolina Child support in North Carolina is based on a formula that factors in the GROSS income (income before taxes and deductions) of both parties. This can be relatively straightforward when the parties are paid the same amount each pay...
Going through a divorce can be a tedious process. Not only will you have to deal with the emotional and mental stress that separation brings, there is also the physical exhaustion of having to go through the entire procedure. It isn’t as simple as signing a...
In the unfortunate event that you are going through divorce proceedings, it is important to fully understand the rules around alimony in North Carolina, as these may differ from state to state, and there are strict criteria you must adhere to. What is alimony and why...
Finances can have the power to leave you in a very difficult and stressful situation, and bankruptcy is one financial situation that you do not want to find yourself in. Nevertheless, despite hard work and good intentions, it can still happen, and if it does, it’s...
Experiencing a separation with your partner, whether married or unmarried, is never easy, and this is even more difficult when a child needs to be taken into consideration. Battling for custody can be an arduous journey, and it’s always helpful to know what will be...
